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In the heart of Manhattan stands The Luminary, a magnificent tenement house steeped in history, adorned with ornate iron gates and glowing arched windows. For decades, it has been the crown jewel of Christmas in the city, renowned for its dazzling holiday displays, extravagant parties, and unmatched festive spirit. Behind its opulent facade live a cast of eccentric tenants: old-money aristocrats clinging to their gilded past, avant-garde artists chasing inspiration, and the nouveau riche eager to claim a place among Manhattan's elite.
But beneath the glittering decorations and lavish traditions, The Luminary harbors a shadowed history—a legacy built on secrets, betrayals, and untold stories whispered through its walls.
Last Christmas, the building's carefully curated holiday perfection was marred by tragedy when its resident Scrooge, an elderly and bitter entrepreneur, passed away, leaving a bitter aftertaste of his disdain for the season. The tenants thought his absence would mark the beginning of the perfect holiday they'd always dreamed of. They couldn't have been more wrong.
From the very first day of December, a mysterious figure begins sabotaging the festivities. It starts with a simple, unsettling note pinned to the grand iron gate: "No Christmas in the Building." At first dismissed as a tasteless prank, the warning escalates. Decorations vanish. Elaborate displays are dismantled. A Christmas tree is infested with squirrels, sending the lobby into chaos. Gifts disappear, reappearing in unexpected apartments, and the crown jewel of the building's decor—the towering Christmas tree in the lobby—is destroyed, with a chilling message spray-painted across its branches.
The task of solving the mystery is undertaken by a podcaster who deals with discovering urban secrets. It is not an easy case, because the once-united tenants turn against one another, suspicions flaring as accusations are leveled. Some are targeted more than others, spared or punished in ways that feel deeply personal. Long-held grudges and buried secrets rise to the surface, exposing cracks in the building's glittering facade. Tensions mount, and the sabotage grows bolder, capturing the attention of the media.
But what begins as a quest to unmask the saboteur soon reveals deeper layers of intrigue. Hidden passageways, forgotten letters, and whispers of the past hint at a darker truth buried within The Luminary. The building itself seems to hold its own secrets, its walls echoing with the voices of those who came before. As the residents race to uncover the identity of the "Grinch" who decided to ruin their holidays but instead they must confront the sins of their past and their roles in perpetuating The Luminary's legacy of pretension and perfection at any cost.
Who is the saboteur? What drives their relentless crusade against Christmas? And what truths about The Luminary are the tenants—and the building itself—so desperate to keep hidden?
With each passing day, the stakes grow higher, the lines between friend and foe blur, and the tenants are forced to question not only one another but themselves. In a world where appearances are everything, what happens when the mask slips and the truth is revealed?
No Christmas in the Building is a spellbinding tale of glamour, mystery, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of New York's glittering skyline, this novel delves into the secrets we hide, the facades we uphold, and the courage it takes to embrace the truth. Perfect for fans of gripping whodunits, atmospheric settings, and stories that reveal the humanity—and darkness—beneath the surface, this is a Christmas mystery like no other.
Título : No Christmas in the Building
EAN : 9798230396857
Editorial : QlStuff.Limited
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